Brain’s gatekeepers may hold the key to Alzheimer’s and stroke risk
When people talk about brain diseases like Alzheimer’s or stroke, they usually think about neurons—the brain cells responsible for thinking, memory, and movement.
But new...
New AI speeds up stroke diagnosis with high accuracy
Stroke is the second leading cause of death worldwide. One common type is called ischemic stroke, which is often caused by a build-up of...
Common mouth bacteria linked to worse stroke outcomes
A common bacterium normally found in the mouth and digestive system — Streptococcus anginosus — may be more common in the guts of people...
Blood test may quickly distinguish stroke type before reaching hospital
A new blood test could help doctors tell the difference between a bleeding stroke and a clot-caused stroke before a patient even reaches the...
Weekly flossing may lower risks of stroke and irregular heartbeat
Flossing your teeth at least once a week may do more than just keep your smile healthy—it could also help protect your brain and...
High-intensity walking boosts stroke recovery effectively
A structured walking program that gradually increases in intensity, combined with standard physical therapy, can significantly improve mobility and quality of life for stroke...
Common vaccine for skin rash could prevent heart disease, stroke
Shingles is a painful skin condition caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox. If you’ve had chickenpox before, the virus doesn’t actually leave...
Irregular heartbeat leads to much higher death risks in heart disease, stroke
Atrial Fibrillation (AF) is a condition where the heart beats irregularly and often too fast. It has become a major focus of medical research...
One simple pill could help prevent heart attacks and strokes
A new study from scientists at Tehran University of Medical Sciences brings hopeful news for preventing heart attacks, strokes, and heart failure.
The researchers found...
Long-term high blood pressure raises stroke risk, study shows
High blood pressure has long been known to increase the risk of stroke.
But a new study from Michigan Medicine shows that it's not just...